The exact pathophysiology of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is not clear. With this said, several mechanisms have been proposed as factors associated with the condition. These include ...

Thyroid storm pathophysiology explores the underlying causes and course of a rare thyroid condition. A thyroid storm is a potentially deadly condition, where thyroid hormones elevate rapidly. It can ...

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are transmitted via the mucous membranes of the vagina, penis, urethra or rectum, during sexual contact with an infected individual. Transmission can also occur ...

Panelists discuss how the pathophysiology of pulmonary arterial hypertension involves complex mechanisms across multiple genetic and treatment pathways, with over 20 identified genes and four major ...

Today, we’re conducting a mini biology class diving into the pathophysiology of asthma, as in, exactly how asthma works in the human body. (Just call us SELF University.) If you’re always ready to dig ...

Understanding the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of a disease enables the development of new treatment strategies, including targeted and personalized therapies, and increases the opportunities for ...

“What do you think of when you hear the word ‘doctor’?” I asked. I was speaking in a Zoom career panel for Black high schoolers. Responses materialized in the chat. Hero. Medicine. Caretaker. Death. I ...

People with COPD experience changes in their bodies. It starts with damage to the airways and tiny sacs in your lungs. That progresses to a wet cough and difficulty breathing, which can then get worse ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is one of the more common autoimmune disorders, affecting approximately 1% of the population worldwide. The exact cause of RA is not known; however, initiation of disease ...